Servings: 20 people
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer optional
- Parchment paper
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Fork or dipping tool
- Microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chopped into small pieces—use milk, dark, or semi-sweet as preferred
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Roll out the peanut butter dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out heart shapes using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place the hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip each chilled heart into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off, and place back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Allow the coated hearts to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until hardened.
Notes
For an extra wow factor, drizzle melted white chocolate over the finished hearts for decoration and added flavor. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh, and refrigerate in warm climates to avoid melting. They can last up to a week when stored correctly. Feel free to customize with various types of chocolate and add flavor extracts like peppermint or orange for a unique twist. Enjoy baking and sharing with loved ones!
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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